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5 Fun Ways to Tell Your Child You Love Them

Building relationships is important, and keeping the lines of communication open is even more important. Reminding loved ones that they are loved is a great way to keep the lines of communication open. It is also an awesome way to keep families happy, relationships loving and just generally make people smile. So here are a few fun ways to say I love you in your family. Say It With Flowers I’m not talking about giving someone a bouquet, although that works too. But a really fun and exciting way to let someone you know you love them, is to plant … Continue reading →

What is Grass Cycling?

How many of us conscientiously clear our yards of grass clippings when we mow the lawn? Maybe your mower has a bag or perhaps you carefully rake until the yard is nearly spotless. Some people use the clippings as a form of compost for gardens or flowerbeds, while others bag up grass clippings and other lawn debris and set them out with the trash. Not only do bags of lawn clippings take up more space in landfills, but they may also even be forbidden by some waste removal companies. At the same time, it may be a waste to toss … Continue reading →

Great Ideas for the Great Outdoors

Whether you just like to sit outside in the morning with your coffee, or enjoy indulging in delicious dinners outdoors, or even if you simply like to relax to soothing sounds outside in the evening, you may find your experience interrupted by pests. In another article, I mentioned using marigolds as a good way to keep some insects away, since they don’t care for the scent. Instead of just planting some near the house, however, you might also want to consider picking up some potted marigolds. They are bright and beautiful, and you will be able to move them with … Continue reading →

The Garden of all Gardens

This is it. This is going to be our best and biggest garden yet. It’s huge! It is at least twice the size of the biggest garden we’ve had so far. My husband and I have been working hard for the past several days and we’re not done yet. We do have a good start though, nice and early, so our plantings can take advantage of those soon to be upon us April showers. So, what are we going to have in our garden this year? Well, there is plenty to tell you about! We started off with three kinds … Continue reading →

Yard and Garden: Helpful Hints and Tips

Maintaining a pleasant yard or garden can be a lot of work. Try some of these helpful hints to make lawn and garden maintenance simpler: 1. Plant some marigolds around the entrance to your home to keep bugs away. They don’t like the fragrance. 2. It is a good idea to plant onions, hot peppers, and herbs such as chives or garlic around the perimeter of your garden. The naturally strong, pungent aromas will help ward off pests. 3. Rainwater is best for plants because it contains more of the minerals plants need than tap water does, so collect rainwater … Continue reading →